2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · BU13 XRB
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 93,778 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 XRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 93,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BU13 XRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (BU13 XRB) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU13 XRB Mileage History
- 23/11/202260,427 mi
- 31/07/202367,857 mi+7,430 mi
- 18/07/202480,646 mi+12,789 mi
- 18/07/202480,646 mi
- 03/09/202593,778 mi+13,132 mi
Average of roughly 12,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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